Talking about the new product from Showtime's possible to start without preamble and dispense with unnecessary explanations. "Borgia" - the series, which replaced the "Tudors" in the course of historical adaptations. Not by chance we are talking about the change of the other series: a team working on a project that has remained virtually unchanged, identical approach, removed again in the United States, and appropriate Century: XV - XVI. In short, gaining new lead actors and rewrite the historical fabric of the narrative, the film crew went to create.

Showtime general approach to the creation of different series. The name of the channel has become a criterion of quality, and high scores from critics. These people gave the world "Dexter," "Californication," "Weeds," "Nurse Jackie" and many other controversial projects which would not have taken no one but them. They are distinctly politically incorrect that the channel in the US is a bigger problem than you can imagine. Showtime combines European and American approaches to the television industry, a lot of experimenting, is not afraid to take risks and is clearly focused on the audience over sixteen. Almost every project - it is an occasion for scandal, and this means it is necessary to look.

Borgia family - an occasion for scandal

The historical series, based on real facts, but, nevertheless, surprisingly provocative. The very history of the Borgia family has always been a cause for heated discussions, combined with the attempts to present "own truth" every researcher. So the filmmakers took the opportunity and took up several historical books, came up with the beautiful scenery and costumes, the actors found attractive - and that's the show-ready provocation.

Renaissance Italy. The richest country under the authority of the Catholic Church. In the Holy See dates Pope Alexander VI, in the world better known as Rodrigo Borgia. His plan is not only to strengthen the power of the church and the rein presumptuous monarch, but also strengthen the position of his family. In the Vatican last unless the dog does not know that the Pope has a family: a mistress-almost-wife, strong, but quick-tempered woman Vannozza dei Cattanei, beautiful daughter Lucrezia, Cesare's son-priest and another two sons Giovanni and Joffre.

Taking place on the papal throne, Rodrigo Borgia is a lot of gossip. His life is threatened, but he knows how to intrigue and to use people as they need it. Promoting his family in the highest echelons of power, Pope Alexander VI did not forget about the things of the world, found himself a new mistress, Giulia Farnese in the face. Not everyone thinks his behavior is worthy, but accept his power and intelligence.

The intrigue surrounding the Holy See

Life abounds: assassinations, intrigue, designed marriage alliances, betrayals and other tricks. All this takes place in the heart of the Catholic Church, which should serve as an example of restraint and patience for his flock. However, the Vatican is not poor, does not exist in poverty and ignored vows of celibacy. Meanwhile, European countries are beginning to show a desire to get out from under the influence of the church that provokes the military and political confrontation. The era of Alexander VI is largely a time of great change in the church and the government, which would be a prerequisite for the separation of religion and politics in the future.

On the role of Rodrigo Borgia creators deliberately took Jeremy Irons, the ability to play a complex character, around which all the twisted narrative. The role of the illegitimate children of His Holiness: François Arnaud, Holly Granger, David Oaksc, Aidan Alexander. Women Rodrigo actresses Joan embodied in the Valley and Lotte Verbeek. Apart from them in the series involves many other interesting actors playing characters of different historical epochs.

Drama series returns in detail the audience in the era of Objections, sensuality and cruelty, promiscuity and restrained at the same time in which the Roman Catholic Church appears this is not what we are used to see her. Total in the first season of "Borgia" nine series. Due to the high ratings of the TV series and the favor of critics almost immediately after the release has been renewed for a second season. It will not be surprising if the "Borgia" continue the path of "The Tudors" and completes its existence only when fully tell the whole story of rise and fall of the great family, who ruled Italy for many years.

Anna Chizh

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